Natalie went to her first activity with the Young Women yesterday evening. She loved it and is excited about being there. I am very happy for her. I posted a question on FaceBook on the topic and asked if it was okay for me to get a little emotional over these things. I got a few replies and naturally that included a bit of mockery by Dave and Amy. I love them. I never said why I got emotional and thought I would just share the moment here.
I walked Natty to the door because she was nervous. Sister Thorley, the YW President was there waiting for her and was fantastic. I ran back out to the truck and was heading out of the parking lot. Sister Thorley and Natalie were walking down the sidewalk towards SUU and I watched them for a bit. Sister Thorley put her arm around Natty and just loved her and that was it, that was my moment. I am not afraid on Natty growing up, she has had to grow up a lot over the last few years. No, my moment was one of gratitude for my Heavenly Father and for the blessings of the Gospel in our lives. I have hurt for Natalie because there is only so much that I am able to provide as the single father in the home. I lack so many things and to see her with this righteous leader and role model just filled me with hope and gratitude.
I try, I try hard to be the kind of person I need to be for my children. I don't always succeed in fact I fail quite a lot. Personally I am unable to compensate for Natty's mom not being in the home. That is hard for me and there are times when I simply hurt for my children. We are fortunate to have Grandma and a couple of Aunts here in town that help so much I am grateful for that. I am grateful for the leaders of the young women in our ward and am so happy that Natty will be able to learn from them.
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